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Today was my 32nd birthday. Very interesting day. I went though the line at Chick-fil-a, and the car ahead of me bought my breakfast. So, I bought the guy behind me breakfast. I got a hand made card from on of my co-workers and got to share the cake another co-worker got me with 2 homeless kids that finally have a roof over their heads tonight. I have had a ton of happiness today, more than I have had in a long time.
And I am not reflecting back like some people do on their birthdays, I am looking ahead. I look forward to the person I will get to be by my 33rd birthday. She will certainly look different. But, I wonder other things too. What will she be doing, what dream will she chase?
There is SO much to get done before now and then though. I have a long climb ahead of me, and as fast as it goes by, It will be here in no time. For the first time in a long time, even though I know there are things that must get done, (i.e. following my plan, staying on track, sticking with an exercise plan... ) I can still admit to myself that I am also happy where I am at. I might change a few things, but it's all within the "cosmetic" parts of my life. Nothing that involves the important things, like my spirit or my personality. I wouldn't trade my values for a perfect body by morning.
I believe the main difference is this time is honestly, I'm actually DOING something this time.
It's reassuring to know that I AM getting the weight off, which is more than I can say this time last year. That has changed the perspective on a lot of things. It gives me something to look forward to. Something to focus on, narrow my gaze to the next point on the climb and block out what is either out of my reach or unnecessary. While I know that happiness is temporary, I know joy is eternal. I feed my joy, keeping my mind on what makes me happy and my family happy and meeting my goals. Seeing the faces on the little boys when they were eating that chocolate birthday cake.
This was my passage today. Focus and positivity are key in all things. We are not alone on this mountain. Take courage my friends.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
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